| So do people not work out how bad their suspension is and what actually needs doing to improve it before chucking loads of money at it.
Yes there are some basics that need to be addressed in my opinion but considering the power/weight/speed/tyres used it may not be best to spend all your hard earned in one area.
Yes good suspension is required, as is good throttle response and engine pick-up, also required is brakes that suit your style of riding.
Assess the short comings of your own race bike with relation to your riding style and level of ability and then see how these short comings can be improved upon. £500 can buy a few different things such as :_
Cartidge fork conversion
Top Spec rear shock
Track time/ tuition
improved brakes
more sets of tyres
Dynojet kit/power commander with K&N and Dyno setup
Spares to get you out again after a spill in either practice or race one
It does depend on the size of your race budget, if its endless take ithe bike to Baines or a like with a open check, if its limited try and work out how to invest it wisely.
[Edited on 14-12-2005 by skidlids]  |